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Herbert Gold

(1924–2023) Novelist United States

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Herbert Gold was a novelist from the United States, best known for Fathers; a novel in the form of a memoir.

Quick Facts About Herbert Gold

Born
March 9, 1924
Died
November 19, 2023
Nationality
United States
Profession
Novelist
Notable works
Fathers; a novel in the form of a memoir
Spouse
Melissa Dilworth Gold

About Herbert Gold

Herbert Gold was an American novelist, essayist, short story writer and poet. Originally from Cleveland, he studied at Columbia University in New York City before serving in the U.S. Army in World War II. After the War he settled in San Francisco, California but did not become a member of the Beat Generation. A prolific author, he wrote 29 novels and works of essays, short stories and poems in his long life.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Fulbright Scholarship Guggenheim Fellowship PEN Oakland/Josephine Miles Literary Award

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